Have you been wondering about the semi-new term being bantered about lately – "microlearning?" It's not a complicated idea. It means allowing employees to learn information about their new jobs, duties, and the expectations they are to meet, in small snippets. When a new worker arrives for his or her first day, throwing all the rules and regulations at them at the same time is probably a little disconcerting. Instead, today's eLearning providers suggest using smaller-sized training modules and videos that are compatible with employees' learning styles and paths.
But microlearning is not just a lot of information whittled into smaller subsections. And not all content that is delivered in small increments is microlearning. The most significant piece of microlearning is that it is tailored to meet the specialized knowledge needed by the learners. It also includes delivering the information using the following approach:
[It is] a term that reflects the emerging reality of the ever-increasing fragmentation of both information sources and information-units used for learning, especially in fast-moving areas which see rapid development and a constantly high degree of change.
Microlearning can take many forms so your training tools can include many different iterations.
Consider making your own videos for your store's specific station-training, new hires, and performance support. Customized lessons will always be there for employees who need an answer. Make them short, focused, and available whenever needed.
Just remember to keep training modules compact; focused on the facts, engaging, and as effective as can be.
Microlearning is not the answer to every restauranteur's problems. The occasional store-wide meeting will have to occur, but microlearning is a no-brainer where training is concerned. For even more information on this topic, take a look at our latest ebook - "Learn, Communicate & Measure: How to Build a Future-Proof Learning Ecosystem."